Best way to initiate Critical Patch Update

Dear All
We are planning to apply Critical Patch Update July 2011, on our (PROD)Live Environment
DB version : 11.1.0.7
Appl Release : R12.1.1
SHARED APPL_TOP : Yes
PCP : Yes
Load Balancer Software/Hardware : Software
DMZ Server : Yes
I have referred Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 11i and 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (July 2011) (Doc ID 1315202.1)
this is taking good amount of time and many questions have popped up
1) Is it necessary to apply CPU for Oracle E- Business Suite when your business is running fine
2) In the above metalink doc i came across oracle fusion middle ware , please correct me is it appl tech stack component or is appl tech also call what is the difference between Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Apps Tech Stack
3) Will CPU Patch boost the performance (as purging of log files )
Order of Applying :
1st Db --
a) how to apply ???
b) i have never applied any db patch till now :( ..
c) what is the estimated time to apply the patch
2nd Apps - how to apply ??
1) is it same as traditional one using adpatch utility
2) Will this create any INVALID Object
Please shed some light on this i have many questions on CPU kindly suggest me how to initiate
- Chetan

Hi;
For us we are applying database CPU patch on our system.It depends which mean you can also can apply someother CPU patch for your system.
We are planning to apply Critical Patch Update July 2011, on our (PROD)Live Environment Why July 2011? Any specific reason?
Already October 2011 has been published which is also cover july 2011
I have referred Oracle E-Business Suite Releases 11i and 12 Critical Patch Update Knowledge Document (July 2011) (Doc ID 1315202.1)
Also see:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2011-330135.html
Part:
Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, versions 12.0.6, 12.1.2, 12.1.3 and Oracle Database 11g Release 1, version 11.1.0.7
1) Is it necessary to apply CPU for Oracle E- Business Suite when your business is running fineYes its strongly recommended
2) In the above metalink doc i came across oracle fusion middle ware , please correct me is it appl tech stack component or is appl tech also call what is the difference between Oracle Fusion Middleware and Oracle Apps Tech StackUse below links for appstier
Also see:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2011-330135.html
Part:
Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12, versions 12.0.6, 12.1.2, 12.1.3 and Oracle Database 11g Release 1, version 11.1.0.7
3) Will CPU Patch boost the performance (as purging of log files )Check know issue part
Order of Applying :
1st Db --
a) how to apply ???
b) i have never applied any db patch till now :( ..
c) what is the estimated time to apply the patch Check readme part of patch be sure you have valid oracle_home and datafile backup
>
2nd Apps - how to apply ??
1) is it same as traditional one using adpatch utility
2) Will this create any INVALID ObjectCheck readme part of patch be sure you have valid oracle_home and datafile backup
regard
Helios

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